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We had just about every high school football coach along with a pair of top players in for pictures the last two weeks in preparation for our fall magazine. We asked the coaches to fill out prospectus sheets, and one of the questions asked is if they had a favorite saying, so I thought I would share a few …

La Puente’s Brandon Rohrer had an interesting one, quoting Glendora basketball coach Mike LeDuc, “If I was any better, then I couldn’t take it.”

Mr. Philosophical, South Hills’ Steve Bogan wrote, “He walked out of that tomb — and that changes everything.”

Arroyo coach Jim Singiser probably answered it the best, “I will always care more about what was done than said. “

Then of course you have the funny guys, like Bonita coach Eric Podley, who wrote, “Just ask coach Gano.”

And in true form, Damien’s Greg Gano showed one cheap shot deserves another, jokingly writing “Come-on Lou,” which is just another friendly jab in his longtime rivalry with Charter Oak’s Lou Farrar.

And uh, Diamond Ranch’s Roddy Layton? He was too cool to answer, still talking up his much anticipated game with Diamond Bar, and not letting me forget I ranked South Hills ahead of them in our final 2009 poll…

By Steve Ramirez, Staff Writer
Arroyo High School used to be an afterthought in boys tennis. Then sophomore Sam Ho entered the picture. The Knights have since set school history by advancing to the CIF-Southern Section divisional finals each of the past two years. Ho has led those efforts with a near-perfect record when it counted most – during the playoffs. For his efforts, Ho is the Tribune’s boys tennis Player of the Year. (To continue, click thread).

By Steve Ramirez, Staff Writer
For one, it was the continuation of a career that might go down as the best in Valley history. For the other, it was breakout party and a peek at better things to come. Glendora High School’s Gretchen Jaques, who added to her list of CIF-Southern Section titles, and Damien’s Jason Haney, who had a solid showing in his first appearance at the CIF-SS Division 2 meet, showed they simply are the best. For their efforts, these athletes are the Tribune Swimmers of the Year. (To continue, click thread).

Scouting Guru writes: Glendora High School quarterback Chad Jeffries has officially ended his recruiting by announcing (Monday) evening that he has committed to San Diego St. Jeffries, a first-time all-CIF quarterback in the Central Division, chose San Diego State over Oregon St, Utah and UTEP. “This is a dream that has come true,” Jeffries said. “I felt that this was the perfect fit for me and I feel that I really have a chance to compete for the starting position when I arrive at SDSU.” To continue click thread

By Steve Ramirez, Staff Writer
Timing is everything in sports, and no two area high school athletes had better timing than Bishop Amat’s Kylie Price and Covina’s Remontay McClain. They showed it with impressive performances at the CIF State track and field championships. McClain became Covina’s first state champion in more than eight decades and Price, with a solid second-place finish, enjoyed the best effort by a Lancer in recent memory. For their efforts, McClain and Price have been named 2010 Tribune track and field Athletes of the Year. (To continue reading click thread).

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